After being rebuilt following its destruction by Tropical Storm Isaías in 2020, the well-known Globo Aerostático de Jayuya took flight again on Saturday, March 16, rejoining its zipline complex as part of the entertainment offerings in the mountain municipality.
The attraction is based at 3,200 feet above sea level and reaches an additional 500 feet in height, allowing a 360-degree view of the Island, municipal tourism office director Giomary Olivera told Platea PR.
What you need to know before your visit
Location: Carretera PR-144, Ramal 530, kilómetro 0.1, Bo. Mameyes, Jayuya
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Getting there: Check municipal maps here, as GPS is unreliable in the area.
Prices:
General admission: $5
Adult ticket: $30
Children's ticket (ages 2 to 12): $20
Ziplines: $40 for three runs
Museo Hijos del Cafetal: $3
The balloon, whose flight time ranges from eight to thirteen minutes per ascent, holds up to 28 people in its basket and operates Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A ride with panoramic views
The attraction is part of the Proyecto Agroturístico Tierra Alta alongside Jayuya's zipline complex, the highest installation of its kind in Puerto Rico and home to the "Puerta al Cielo," a run with a panoramic view at more than 3,000 feet above sea level.
"A very interesting guided tour takes place in which you travel through time by way of representative images, colorful and simple, from the origins of coffee in Ethiopia to its arrival in Puerto Rico, its accidental discovery, the beginning of its cultivation on the Island, its period of greatest growth, and its decline," Olivera said.
The complex also includes activities for children, crafts, food areas, birdwatching spots, a local market and agricultural modules, as well as the Museo Hijos del Cafetal, which walks families through the journey of coffee from bean to cup.
To learn more about the balloon before your visit, you can check the Tu Centro, Jayuya information page on Facebook or call 787-304-0813 or 787-304-1976, extensions 4104 / 2503.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
